Spring 2024

Happy Purim, Grover!

  • Interest Level: Preschool
  • Reading Level: Preschool

It’s Purim! Join Grover and his friends from Shalom Sesame as they celebrate the holiday, baking hamantaschen, dressing up in costumes, listening to the story of Queen Esther, and making noise with groggers when the megillah is read.

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Interest Level Preschool
Reading Level Preschool
Copyright 2024
Publisher Lerner Publishing Group
Brand Shalom Sesame ®
Imprint Kar-Ben Publishing ®
Language English
Number of Pages 12
Publication Date 2024-02-06
Text Type Fiction
BISACS JUV017090, JUV033020
Dewey [E]
Dimensions 6.5 x 6.5
Features Reviewed

Author: Joni Kibort Sussman

Joni Sussman’s books include My First Yiddish Word Book, and several Jewish-themed Sesame Street board books. She lives in Minnesota. The retired publisher of Kar-Ben, she continues to keep Jewish children’s books close to her heart.

Illustrator: Tom Leigh

Tom Leigh is a children’s book author and longtime illustrator of Sesame Street books. He lives on Little Deer Isle off the coast of Maine.

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Reviews

Children's Literature Comprehensive Database (CLCD)

“The recognizable Sesame Street characters of Grover and friends would make this an enticing book for toddlers. This story would be wonderful to use as an introduction to the holiday of Purim for toddlers and early childhood students. Reviewer Rating: 5”—Children’s Literature

Sydney Taylor Shmooze

“A perfect Purim board book for Jewish toddlers.”—The Sydney Taylor Shmooze

Wisconsin Jewish Chronicle

“Provides a cuddly overview of the holiday that will delight young children.”—Wisconsin Jewish Chronicle

Association of Jewish Libraries

“The book is engaging and captivating and, therefore, suitable for young children…This short and educational overview with simple narration is a welcome addition to both public and Jewish libraries.” – Assocation of Jewish Libraries